SpeedballBasic Calligraphy Set, Set of 7

This is just a gift from the past, and we really enjoy using it. In the same way that I tried it myself, and shared it with my Vietnamese father in law to try, we both agreed this was a marvelous example of all the writing tools we both learned to use in our childhood. He demonstrated better technique than I, as he had to use these much longer than I.It's funny to think that we are from an era where these nibs were normal, and now are obsolete.I'm very happy to say that anyone who still enjoys using these writing instruments from the distant past, would probably enjoy these nibs just as much as anyone. Just buy it, and enjoy. Some people say you should pay a lot moremoney for better, especially if you're an expert, or a professional calligrapher. In the mean time, unless you're a really fantastic calligrapher, I expect you'll do just fine with these. Just buy the ink, paper, and have fun with this.

Great quality! I still use this set years later. Would be a wonderful gift for anyone that is getting into calligraphy.

Functional!

The set is nice. It works for my needs and the price is reasonable.

While the pens and nibs work beautifully in terms of line variation and overall look/feel, they are ideal for calligraphy only. As someone searching for dip pens for artistic reasons I had hoped it would work for full on inking for drawings. My mistake!!It is my bad though and the product delivers in what it actually promises, so make sure you purchase the correct set for your purpose! 😂😂

These were purchased as a Christmas gift for an artistic granddaughter who has done Asian calligraphy, but hasn't yet experimented with Western.Calligraphy has become a lost art in this day of computers. In the 19th Century, children learned to write "a fine Copperplate hand", a beautiful,elaborate script. Sometime later it was followed by the Palmer Method, the rounder, 'loopier' precursor to the Cursive (joined) handwriting taught in the American public schools from the early 1950s until relatively recently, when many schools seem to have given up on teaching good handwriting in the computer age.This is a pen (plastic-- I don't think they make the wooden ones anymore, at least not at this price point) and a set of six nibs, each of which can be slipped into the pen. The nibs are designed for two scripts, for Roundhand and for Fine Italic. Once she learns these, there are specific nibs available for other scripts as well, although these two are more than enough for her to develop a side business in wedding invitations should she want to!Recommended.

I am new to the world of calligraphy but am a long-time fan of fountain pens and ink. These calligraphy nibs have been a great introduction. The set comes with 6 different brass nibs of different sizes and shapes, and a holder. You dip the tip of the nibs into an ink well, and carry the ink to the page. It takes some time to get used to, but the results are beautiful and it's easier to pick up than you think. It comes with a little instruction book that was actually super helpful! I was skeptical but it gave good tips about using a page to guard your hand and the different styles of writing. Would recommend this kit to anyone interested in learning calligraphy without spending a ton up front on the highest-quality materials.

I have used Speedball since junior highschool for art and calligraphy. Now retired, and returning to art, these are what I am buying; an old friend.